Lionel Messi Says World Cup in Qatar Will Be His Last

Argentina forward Lionel Messi sits before the team's international friendly soccer match against Jamaica in Harrison, N.J., on Sept. 27, 2022. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AP Photo

BUENOS AIRES—Lionel Messi has confirmed that the World Cup in Qatar next month will be the last of his career.

The 35-year-old Argentina star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament.